'Star Wars 7' Title News, Casting SPOILERS & Plot Rumors: 'The Force Awakens' Was Group Decision From 'Episode VII' Team, Disney, Lucasfilm

By Jon Niles | Nov 10, 2014 01:56 PM EST

By now, you've probably heard that Star Wars: Episode VII has a new, official title, The Force Awakens, but who do you think came up with it? In a recent interview with Disney CEO Bob Iger, we find out that this new title was very much a group decision, with Lucasfilm head Kathleen Kennedy and director J.J. Abrams being very involved in the name.

What do you think of the new title for Stars Wars: Episode VII? Check out some Twitter reactions to this name here!

Read our previous coverage of this title news, with some more rumors, right here:

'Star Wars 7' Title Revealed: 'The Force Awakens' - 'Episode VII' Spoilers, Rumors Plot Details & More HERE!

In a new interview with Bloomberg, Iger explained that it wasn't just one person to come up with the highly anticipated title.

"It was a decision that was made by a few people involved in the process, Kathleen Kennedy who runs Lucas film for us, and J.J. Abrams who is directing The Force Awakens... I was gonna say Star Wars VII but now there's a new name," he said. "We are involved in the decision. We feel great about the film. We can't wait until it comes out. We are only one of many that can't wait."

Iger, showcasing his excitement for the project, added: "I love the franchise. I remember going to the first in 1977. It's an experience i will never forget. That is exactly what we are hoping to do again what the force awakens in 2015."

Check out some of our recent Star Wars 7 coverage right here:

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